Utilities Updates: Pepper; Textcorder; AsyncKeys; Aimster; SoftwareManager; MP3 Converter; The Fontz; more

Pepper 3.6.6b is a text editor. This release fixes a bug with the combination of Tab enters spaces and smart indenting braces, a problem with shift left and right, and several other wrapping problems when indent is turned on. There are two new commands for next and previous document, accented characters, and it fixes a parser error in the Perl language addon.

Textcorder 1.1 is a keystroke record utility. This release adds support for 24 different languages, support for the shift and option keys, and fixes bugs with deleting old text and a crash at startup.

AsyncKeys 1.3.1 shows ASCII and keyboard reference numbers to key combinations. This version fixes a bug that causes a spurious error on quit.

Aimster 1.003 is a peer-to-peer file sharing utility based on the AIM protocol. This version adds the ability to cancel a search, file mappings are now based on settings in the Internet control panel, and the complete file name is stored on the comments box. Fixes include random usersnames in the logon screen.

SoftwareManager 1.0 displays foreground and background applications, including creator, size, and info, location in Finder, and allows the application to be closed and the memory released.

Macast MP3 Converter 1.0b2 is a free tool designed to convert MP3s into uncompressed audio files for burning to audio CDs.

The Fontz 3.1 is a font browser and organizer utility. This update includes a font slide show, background and text color selection, faster and smoother scrolling, the ability to add fonts to a group during a slide show, and interface enhancements.

MP3 Title Converter 1.0 renames MP3 files for DVD players. This utility will aid you in renaming MP3 files to something that might be a little more understandable on a DVD player's display.

QiPo 1.1.1 is a utility to create previews for movie files. This update adds storyboard comments below each frame.

WebCascader 1.5 is a browser companion and a URL collection management tool, giving you convenient control over a virtually unlimited number of URLs. URL project manager. This version can import bookmarks from leading browsers, history, options for launching projects via aliases, and more.

PcConverter 2.1.0 is a file format conversion tool for different platforms. This release adds a Mac OS X version.

AthenaIRC 1.0 is a free IRC client designed so that it does not take up a lot of desktop space or system resources. Features include Channel History, Channel Favorites, command aliases, a channel taskbar, and a buddy list type notify system. While user friendly, it's designed for a person who is already familiar with IRC. 

Creative Nomad II MG 2.04 is updated firmware for the Nomad II MG MP3 player. This version improves compatibility with other brands of Smartmedia memory cards, it adds more allowable characters in MP3 tags, and improves power management of the display backlight.